In this episode, we dive into the uncanny valley, a concept describing our unsettling reactions to almost-human entities. From its robotics origins to its impact on technology and entertainment, we examine psychological and evolutionary theories behind this phenomenon. Learn how it affects CGI in movies, healthcare robots, and our perception of AI. We explore the depths of human cognition and the blurring lines between real and artificial, discussing potential future implications. Join us as we navigate the complexities of human-machine interaction and confront questions about identity and consciousness in an increasingly digital world.
Notes from the human creator
Content in this show is human curated, and AI generated using tools like NotebookLM, Google Labs Illuminate, Midjourney, Grok, FLUX, Claude, ChatGPT and more.
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